Good Beer Guide editor Roger Protz, who is stepping down after editing the Guide for 24 years, said: "The British pub is unique - it is rooted in our island's history, dating from Roman and Saxon times.

"There is no better place for people to meet, enjoy a beer, strike up a conversation, make new friends and put the world to rights. Above all, the British pub, both ancient and modern, has character and an atmosphere that could never be replaced."

With so many pubs closing it is even more impressive that five pubs have been in every single edition. Each one is to receive a special presentation from Roger and their nominating CAMRA branch.

Marta King, manager at one of the five – The Star Tavern in Belgravia, London, said: "It is amazing to be in there. When I first came here my manager told me that we had been in it for 35 years back then, so I knew we had to get it right."

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